According to valence bond theory, the triple bond in ethyne (acetylene, C2H2) consists of
A) three σ bonds and no
bonds.
B) two σ bonds and one
bond.
C) one σ bond and two
bonds.
D) no σ bonds and three
bonds.
E) None of these choices are correct.
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